Case 2.2
Steve fired a gun into a family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.

-The sentence imposed on Steve violates

Question

Case 2.2 
Steve fired a gun into a family’s home in his neighborhood. Steve was later arrested and admitted to the shooting. Following his conviction, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. The sentence exceeded the statutory maximum by two years.

-The sentence imposed on Steve violates​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The sentence imposed on Steve violates the Apprendi rule, which requires that any fact that increases the sentence beyond the statutory maximum must be determined by a jury beyond a reasonable doubt. Here, the judge imposed a sentence two years beyond the statutory maximum based on facts not determined to be true beyond a reasonable doubt. This violates the Apprendi rule.

Case 2.2 Steve Fired a Gun into a Family’s Home in His